FdSc Healthcare Assistant Practitioner, Higher Apprenticeship

The course has been developed in consultation with senior managers and employers to meet assistant and support workers' education and training requirements across all health and social care services. It can lead to employment as an assistant practitioner. The higher apprenticeship recognises the workplace place as a centre of knowledge building and supports the apprentice by combining opportunities with the workplace and the learning environment of the University. It offers a range of modules to support their continuing personal and professional development, whether they work in health, social or community care. A practice assessor and academic tutor support them throughout their studies.

Routes currently available include (subject to demand): radiography, adult nursing, mental health nursing, learning disabilities nursing, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and perioperative care.

To be accepted onto a degree apprenticeship course, you must have your employer's support and meet the course entry requirements - you can find these below.

Apprentices will:

• Be employed at least 30 hours a week working in a health and social care setting

• Have NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or provide evidence of their ability to work at Level 3 in an appropriate healthcare environment

• Hold Level 2 qualifications in English and maths before starting their Teesside University apprenticeship.

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.